Fat Actress (2005– )

An actress (Alley, playing a version of herself) struggles to lose weight and revive her Hollywood career.

Creators:

Kirstie Alley, Brenda Hampton

Stars:

Kirstie Alley, Bryan Callen, Rachael Harris

Cast

Series cast summary:
Kirstie Alley	...	Kirstie Alley (7 episodes, 2005)
Bryan Callen	...	Eddie Falcone (7 episodes, 2005)
Rachael Harris	...	Kevyn Shecket (7 episodes, 2005)
Kelly Preston	...	Quinn Taylor Scott (4 episodes, 2005)

Storyline

An actress (Alley, playing a version of herself) struggles to lose weight and revive her Hollywood career.

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Plot Keywords:

actress | satire | celebrity guests | obesity | sitcom | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Showtime

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kirstie Alley är fat actress

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Production Partners

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in 2005 Glitter Awards (2005)

User Reviews

A lot like Curb Your Enthusiasm (without all the F-bombs)

The premise is a lot like Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiam", following the 'homelife' of a celebrity that's star has tarnished a bit over the years and their bid to get back into the limelight.

It's obviously trying (desperately) to parody Kirstie's attempts to get back into television, find a man, and deal with her weight.

The show is rife with fat jokes, from Kirstie cursing a fast food joint for forgetting her fries to the stereotype that black men like big, white booty.

It was a relief to see that the show has toned down language moreso than Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm". I'm no prude but I do cringe at hearing the f-bomb multiple times for no particular reason. This is one redeeming quality.

It'll take a few more episodes to really give it a more complete comment. If you're looking for some cheap laughs and less f-bombage, check it out.